Business Unit Director – Server Racks & Networking Infrastructure

• Lead overall strategy, execution, and financial performance for server rack and networking rack programs, including integrated rack solutions for hyperscale and enterprise customers.
• Define growth roadmap across rack integration, mechanical assemblies, and full system solutions aligned to data center market demand.
• Own full P&L accountability including revenue growth, margin expansion, pricing strategy, cost optimization, and forecast accuracy.
• Build and manage senior-level relationships with hyperscale, cloud, and networking customers.
• Act as the primary commercial leader for key accounts, ensuring alignment on roadmaps, delivery, and value creation.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to deliver high-quality rack manufacturing and integration (sheet metal, assembly, cable management, thermal solutions).
• Lead new program launches, customer onboarding, and ramp of new rack designs and configurations.
• Track industry trends in data center infrastructure, racks, networking hardware, and AI/compute platforms.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, inventory turns, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Present business performance, risks, and strategy in internal leadership reviews and customer forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–12+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, EMS, or data center infrastructure.
• Strong experience in server racks, networking racks, chassis, or mechanical assemblies manufacturing.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership, pricing strategy, and margin management.
• Demonstrated success managing customer‑facing programs in a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen including contract negotiation and business development.
• Deep understanding of mechanical manufacturing (sheet metal, fabrication, assembly), rack integration and system‑level build, supply chain and sourcing strategies.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and decision‑making skills.